Who Was More Entertaining, Prime Kobe or Wade?

[T_L_P]

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[Fudge]

Prime Kobe for me. It's close, doe.

[ThatCoolKid]

Prime Wade. He could go by anyone and finish at will. Dominance at its finest.

Kobr bricked an awful lot of mid range jumpers in his prime. Missing shots is beta.

[Element]

Kobe

GOAT shotmaking

[Smook A.]

Both were exciting to watch during their primes, but the more exciting one to me was D-Wade. Kobe made these impossible turn-around jumpers and had many shots that made you wonder "How the f*ck did he do that?", but Wade's ability to get to the rim and athleticism made him more fun to watch. It's kinda like asking who the more entertaining player between Westbrook and KD is. Westbrook is more amusing because of how crazily athletic he is. He can penetrate to the rim within a blink of an eye and either finishes with a powerful slam or acrobatic layup. Durant makes tough jumpers, like Kobe did/does.

[Mr. Jabbar]

Kobe

Not really close, strong case for most entertaining all-time after magic

[KingLeBronJames]

Kobe.

[GrapeApe]

I'm biased, but prime/peak Wade was as entertaining as any player I've seen personally, Jordan included. I'll admit though, an on-fire Kobe was a thing of beauty.

[Heavincent]

Kobe, along with Jordan, are the two most exciting players ever.

[ralph_i_el]

I enjoy bricks more than free throws so I'm going with Kobe

[Mr Exlax]

I have to say Wade only because Kobe killed me when he would consistently wait for the double team to come and take a contested jumper. The basketball player in me was disgusted on just about every attempt. His bball IQ is too high for him to be doing it. Make or miss, it was still bad. If we scratched that then I'd say Kobe by a landslide.

[Milbuck]

Kobe's emergence as a star was pretty much when I started seriously watching basketball..and since then I haven't seen someone as exciting all-around as Kobe on his best day. 2001-2003 Frobe at his best was the most entertaining player I've ever seen. Skill-wise the most complete scorer since Jordan and defensively a beast when locked in.

Wade is definitely in my top 5 though along with AI, healthy T-Mac, and pre-Miami Lebron. If by prime Kobe we're talking about 2006-2008 Kobe, then I'd give Wade the edge. But athletic peak Shaq/Kobe era Kobe? I'm picking him.

[HOoopCityJones]

LOL is this a serious question? KOBE.

And it's not even close. Wade ain't selling out arenas unless he was with the Big three.

[Cocaine80s]

Prime Wade

[T_L_P]

LOL is this a serious question? KOBE.

And it's not even close. Wade ain't selling out arenas unless he was with the Big three.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPVzvf3nPxQ

It's close.

[Cold soul]

Kobe, along with Jordan, are the two most exciting players ever.

Agreed, hands down. :cheers:

[J Shuttlesworth]

Prime Wade, but we got to see Kobe's prime a lot longer. Kobe for the longevity, but Wade for the best peak

[STATUTORY]

Kobe's prime lasted a freaking decade. Early Frobe's game is very different from his late prime game.

in total he gave us the complete package

[Im Still Ballin]

It depends.

If you're into flashy things, wear snapbacks and rep Swag and Y.O.L.O you'd have preferred Kobe.

However. If you're into the pure things in life, all that glimmers and glows... Wade's your guy.

[DatAsh]

LOL is this a serious question? KOBE.

And it's not even close. Wade ain't selling out arenas unless he was with the Big three.

Stuff like this is pure opinion. I don't see how anyone can say it's not close on a matter of opinion.

Personally I enjoyed prime Wade's speed and maneuverability over Kobe's footwork and grace, though both were a joy to watch.

[STATUTORY]

Stuff like this is pure opinion. I don't see how anyone can say it's not close on a matter of opinion.

Personally I enjoyed prime Wade's speed and maneuverability over Kobe's footwork and grace, though both were a joy to watch.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: yea cause Frobe didn't have speed or maneuverability

people conflating the years they started watching Kobe with his actual peak

[DatAsh]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: yea cause Frobe didn't have speed or maneuverability

people conflating the years they started watching Kobe with his actual peak

I never said Kobe didn't have those things.

I don't even see young Jordan as being as fast or maneuverable as Wade at his best. There's a reason they called him "Flash".

[HOoopCityJones]

Stuff like this is pure opinion. I don't see how anyone can say it's not close on a matter of opinion.

Personally I enjoyed prime Wade's speed and maneuverability over Kobe's footwork and grace, though both were a joy to watch.

No one aside from Kobe or Lebron has been as exciting to watch since Jordan left.

When do people debate if Wade was ever better than Jordan, while it's almost an eternal argument between certain fans for Kobe and Lebron.

[Nevaeh]

No one aside from Kobe or Lebron has been as exciting to watch since Jordan left.

When do people debate if Wade was ever better than Jordan, while it's almost an eternal argument between certain fans for Kobe and Lebron.

AI and VC were pretty exciting to watch during their day, it's just that they were around at a time when the Spurs and Lakers were sharing the spotlight the most over the rest of the league.

[imdaman99]

Prime Kobe and while I don't wanna say it's not even close, I will say it.

[DatAsh]

No one aside from Kobe or Lebron has been as exciting to watch since Jordan left.


That's your opinion though.


When do people debate if Wade was ever better than Jordan, while it's almost an eternal argument between certain fans for Kobe and Lebron.

What does that have to with who someone thinks is more fun to watch though? Wade doesn't have an argument over Kobe at all as a player, but who was more fun to watch in their prime is entirely subjective.

[Imtheman]

Can't compare prime Wade to Prime Kobe

Like someone else said Prime Kobe lasted a long long time


It was simply a thing of beauty. Not to knock on Wade, Kobe was just on a whole nother level.

[AnaheimLakers24]

kobe just because of his fade away

[G0ATbe]

Kobe by far.

[dubeta]

Kobe was actually more entertaining for his off the court screw ups rather than anything else imo

[Cold soul]

Kobe was actually more entertaining for his off the court screw ups rather than anything else imo

Kobe wins on and off the court. :pimp:

http://throwbacksnw.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/tumblr_lj00sbPJto1qd2vyio1_500.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v719/Laura-Lynn75/jb.jpg

http://a.abcnews.go.com/images/Entertainment/gty_kobe_bryant_vanessa_thg_111219_wblog.jpg

[Lebronxrings]

kobe. I could always do with a good laugh at a 18 foot air ball.

[atljonesbro]

Wade. Just a freak. Kobe could never do the stuff Wade was doing nightly.

[STATUTORY]

Kobe wins on and off the court. :pimp:

http://throwbacksnw.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/tumblr_lj00sbPJto1qd2vyio1_500.jpg



who's the plain looking chick on the left of the supermodel?

[ROCSteady]

How the fck is this even a good debate?

Wade's prime was like 1/3 the duration of Kobe's, if that.

Kobe was able to do anything a scoring guard could ever dream up of doing.

Fckin Spurs fans.

[Warfan]

who's the plain looking chick on the left of the supermodel?

Kobe Bryant

[dubeta]

Kobe wins on and off the court. :pimp:



http://ronehot1041stl.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/kobe1.jpg

http://sportsandgoal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shaq-kobe.jpg

http://ericscards.com/si072803.jpg

[T_L_P]

How the fck is this even a good debate?

Wade's prime was like 1/3 the duration of Kobe's, if that.

Kobe was able to do anything a scoring guard could ever dream up of doing.

Fckin Spurs fans.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/103739/dwyane-wade-dunk-over-varejao-o.gif

http://i.imgur.com/a679Qrp.gif

Wade has loads of these. I'm talking about who was more entertaining, which is strictly opinion, but Wade was more athletic, better around the basket, had more emphatic blocks, and some of the best game winner plays too. :facepalm

[sportjames23]

http://ronehot1041stl.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/kobe1.jpg

http://sportsandgoal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shaq-kobe.jpg

http://ericscards.com/si072803.jpg


dubeta's name is Eric Swartz from Santa Cruz. :lol

[Imtheman]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/103739/dwyane-wade-dunk-over-varejao-o.gif

http://i.imgur.com/a679Qrp.gif

Wade has loads of these. I'm talking about who was more entertaining, which is strictly opinion, but Wade was more athletic, better around the basket, had more emphatic blocks, and some of the best game winner plays too. :facepalm
:biggums:

Frobe was more athletic than wade, plus had the same amount, probably more highlights.

[KingLeBronJames]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_04.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_05.gif

http://media.giphy.com/media/ZUl4j7jzBKLv2/giphy.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_08.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_10.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_15.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_19.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Facial_On_Nash.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_24.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_30.gif

[Heavincent]

Frobe was just as athletic as Wade.

[TheMarkMadsen]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/001/017/507/KObeDunkYao_original.gif?1376872343


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jgar3X0A0s

[f0und]

wade

more dunks. more posters. more acrobatic finishes around the rim. more blocks that came from everywhere.

when kobe is on, he hits some amazing shots from anywhere. but when wade is on, every facet of the game gets dialed up and he's making incredible plays all over the court.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

'09 Wade was funner to watch (and better) than ANY version of Kobe.

[Smoke117]

Wade was much more entertaining in his prime

[j3lademaster]

Wade ain't selling out arenas unless he was with the Big three.To be fair it's because of the crazy Laker fanbase. The Lakers with a .500 squad will sell out at home. Wade and scrubs with the Miami fanbase however....

To answer the question it's early 2000's Frobe. He used to be everywhere on D just like prime Wade except he was posterizing bigs in traffic. Wade had that nice poster on Varejao on the break, but it wasn't anything like young Kobe used to do.

[IMObjective]

Tie

[Heavincent]

'09 Wade was funner to watch (and better) than ANY version of Kobe.

No.

He wasn't even better than Kobe that very year.

[sportjames23]

'09 Wade was funner to watch (and better) than ANY version of Kobe.


Oh shit. :eek: :lol

[HOoopCityJones]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_04.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_05.gif

http://media.giphy.com/media/ZUl4j7jzBKLv2/giphy.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_08.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_10.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_15.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_19.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Facial_On_Nash.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_24.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Avatars/Kobe_Avatar_30.gif

****ing Thread.

Shows over, shut it down. Go home folks.

[tpols]

Kobe has a much larger variety of dunks.. Larger variety of post moves.. Sicker handles.. Better closer.. More cinematic(or anticlimactic if he miss:lol)

Unless you like watching layups and free throws(trying to get your form up? ) Kobe is the answer.

[houston]

kobe of course

[ImKobe]

Kobe....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru-HffUc3tE

[KingMichael23]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/Kobe_Alley_Oop_Dunk_zps8a5sn13a.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/Kobe_Dunks_On_Arvydas_Sabonis_zpsnhtbyqna.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2001_Kobe_Alley_Oop_Dunk_02_zpsn5fzik3s.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2001_Kobe_One_Handed_Alley_Oop_Dunk_zps0ur4u3zd.gi f

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2002_Kobe_Reverse_Dunk_On_Greg_Ostertag_zpsmwuvlmh w.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2002_Kobe_Windmill_02_zpsigcwq1iu.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2003_Kobe_Behind_The_Back_180_Dunk_02_zpshpmboarn. gif

[TheReal Kendall]

Idk, they both got some crazy plays but I feel like Kobe got way more highlights.

So Kobe for me

[STATUTORY]

where all that kobe gifs came from?

I thought according to the Wade voters here all Kobe did was shoot midrange jumpers?

[Mure]

Wade.

[choppermagic]

Kobe and it's not even close.

Kobe is one of the most polarizing superstars the NBA has ever seen. Who is more entertaining? Check out how many stories are written about Kobe versus Wade. Everything Kobe was doing was carefully scrutinized, praised or criticized. His shot selection, his volume scoring, his dealings with his teammates always left side stories to follow in his career outside of basketball. Just the Shaq-Kobe split alone was a Shakespearean drama in its day. The NBA has gotten its entertainment value out of Kobe, that's for sure.

Even in his Prime, there were plenty of casual fans/people who has hardly any opinion about Wade. meh.

[ImKobe]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2003_Kobe_Behind_The_Back_180_Dunk_02_zpshpmboarn. gif

I forgot how badly he sonned Starbury

that's just NASTY :biggums:

he postered him with a 180 behind the back, god damn

[aj1987]

It's pretty close. Kobe can be frustrating to watch at times and flat out amazing as well. Same with Wade. As far as entertainment goes, I'm gonna give a slight edge to Wade. Don't have a problem with people picking Kobe/Wade, but the people who are saying "Kobe/Wade and it's not even close" are ****ing retarded.

[Chrono90]

Kobe.

The excitement of 81 points, 35ppg season and 10 straight games of 40 plus points is something wade can't touch.

[f0und]

remember the dunking data thread about mj and other wing players? it gave us a rundown of how frequently elite wing players dunked. wade was up there near the top, whereas kobe was somewhere in the middle.

so even with all the gifs and videos people post of kobe doing some amazing stuff, just remember, wade has all that and then some.

[sportjames23]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/Kobe_Alley_Oop_Dunk_zps8a5sn13a.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/Kobe_Dunks_On_Arvydas_Sabonis_zpsnhtbyqna.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2001_Kobe_Alley_Oop_Dunk_02_zpsn5fzik3s.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2001_Kobe_One_Handed_Alley_Oop_Dunk_zps0ur4u3zd.gi f

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2002_Kobe_Reverse_Dunk_On_Greg_Ostertag_zpsmwuvlmh w.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2002_Kobe_Windmill_02_zpsigcwq1iu.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/2003_Kobe_Behind_The_Back_180_Dunk_02_zpshpmboarn. gif


See, looking at these highlights, I never understood why some say Kobe wasn't as athletic as guys like MJ, Nique, VC or Lebron. He's in that same tier, IMO.

[SwayDizzle]

Kobe's emergence as a star was pretty much when I started seriously watching basketball..and since then I haven't seen someone as exciting all-around as Kobe on his best day. 2001-2003 Frobe at his best was the most entertaining player I've ever seen. Skill-wise the most complete scorer since Jordan and defensively a beast when locked in.

Wade is definitely in my top 5 though along with AI, healthy T-Mac, and pre-Miami Lebron. If by prime Kobe we're talking about 2006-2008 Kobe, then I'd give Wade the edge. But athletic peak Shaq/Kobe era Kobe? I'm picking him.
:applause: :applause: :applause:

[SwayDizzle]

I forgot how badly he sonned Starbury

that's just NASTY :biggums:

he postered him with a 180 behind the back, god damn
I believe this is what ended Starbury's career

[Xiao Yao You]

Wade

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAXYSj-iVxw

Peak Wade making Bean look silly.

:eek: at the crossover ~1:30 ... That verz of #3 is the best SG since prime MJ.

[Heavincent]

See, looking at these highlights, I never understood why some say Kobe wasn't as athletic as guys like MJ, Nique, VC or Lebron. He's in that same tier, IMO.

He couldn't jump quite as high as those guys, but he was just as agile and quick. His first step was always lightning quick, even in 2013 when he was 34 years old.

Kobe's dunks are legendary though. Bran can jump higher, but his dunks aren't nearly as memorable...pretty much does the same dunk every time (tomahawk off one foot).

[Heavincent]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAXYSj-iVxw

Peak Wade making Bean look silly.

:eek: at the crossover ~1:30 ... That verz of #3 is the best SG since prime MJ.

Kobe sinks a game winner in Wade's face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvWvKzM_ryM

en route to his 5th ring

[ArbitraryWater]

Kobe has great athletic prowess, however in credit to him, it more so comes from tenacity than pure physical ability.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Kobe sinks a game winner in Wade's face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvWvKzM_ryM

en route to his 5th ring

Meh. Lucky shot. Kobe himself admitted it.

Another highlight of Wade destroying Bean:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJTru6GhyyQ

[Smoke117]

Kobe sinks a game winner in Wade's face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvWvKzM_ryM

en route to his 5th ring

Yeah...that was all skill...:rolleyes: Get that lucky shit out of here.

[Papaya Petee]

Wades slashing ability is something Kobe can only dream of. Some Wade plays you look at and don't think theyre humanly possible. Hes much better at the rim.

Wade for me.

[sportjames23]

Business just picked up

/Jim Ross

[TMacYaoRockets]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/God_Optimus_Prime/NBA/Kobe%20Bryant/Kobe%20Gifs/Kobe_Dunks_On_Ben_Wallace_zpsmoyk2jqr.gif

[tpols]

Wades slashing ability is something Kobe can only dream of. Some Wade plays you look at and don't think theyre humanly possible. Hes much better at the rim.

Wade for me.

got any creative wade dunks like the 100 kobe gifs in this thread?

[pegasus]

Definitely Kobe. He's up there with Jordan and Magic.

[GrapeApe]

This topic is 100% opinion. I'm not sure why people are giving examples trying to justify their stance or "prove" they're right. There is no wrong or right. If I say I enjoy Mexican food more than Italian food, I don't need someone telling me why Italian food is better. That being said, it's fine to explain WHY you hold a particular opinion, I just get the sense that this thread is heading toward "who's better" rather than "who's more exciting".

I find prime Wade to be more exciting to watch. He was one of the most aggressive rim attackers in history and he had a knack for spectacular defensive plays. He has some of the best defense to offense sequences you'll ever see. Someone mentioned it earlier, but when Wade was on he was a constant threat on both sides of the ball, anywhere on the court.

[Inactive]

It's close, but I think I'd go with Kobe.

Wade's ability to weave through traffic, rapidly changing direction without losing his handle, was amazing. He was also one of the best at hitting crazy circus shot layups. But I prefer Kobe's footwork, his ability to beat the defender without having to move so much, his dunks, and his willingness and ability to get off a shot at any angle, against anyone.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

It's close but tie goes to the better player: Peak Dwyane Wade.

[Milbuck]

Wades slashing ability is something Kobe can only dream of. Some Wade plays you look at and don't think theyre humanly possible. Hes much better at the rim.

Wade for me.
Entertainment value is definitely open to opinion..but statistically the gap really isn't that huge like you're making it out to be. Athletic peak Frobe from 2000-2003 shot 65% at the rim, peak Wade from 2006-2009 66% at the rim. And imo Wade was the more explosive finisher at the rim with slightly better body control and strength to finish with contact..while Kobe had the better footwork near the rim, more creative/versatile finishes, along with a similar level of body control.

Wade imo is one of two generational talents (with Lebron) in terms of slashing and finishing..but young #8 gets underrated in that respect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzsvbheXscg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dic-CL5mF9k

[ImKobe]

It's close but tie goes to the better player: Peak Dwyane Wade.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988078/kobefade.gif

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/105147/kobe-over-dwayne-wade-o.gif

http://i.minus.com/iBmpfCNORAZDf.gif

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iou1L27tyZI

[RoundMoundOfReb]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/988078/kobefade.gif

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/105147/kobe-over-dwayne-wade-o.gif

http://i.minus.com/iBmpfCNORAZDf.gif

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iou1L27tyZI


Strong username to objectivity ratio. 09 Wade > 06/03/08 Kobe. Deal with it.

[Cold soul]

Strong username to objectivity ratio. 09 Wade > 06/03/08 Kobe. Deal with it.

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/tillyho12/3e379d9e.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/tillyho12/media/3e379d9e.jpg.html)

[RoundMoundOfReb]

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/tillyho12/3e379d9e.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/tillyho12/media/3e379d9e.jpg.html)

Wow ! that one quote has completely changed my mind.

[ArbitraryWater]

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/tillyho12/3e379d9e.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/tillyho12/media/3e379d9e.jpg.html)

He never actually said that you naive ****face

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aOwB9nEgTCI/UAhOujolCFI/AAAAAAAACWQ/dpN5rClxBcQ/s1600/486554_461461570539428_510588184_n.jpg

[Kungfro]

Kobe

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL349865072386C799

[Nowitness]

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/tillyho12/3e379d9e.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/tillyho12/media/3e379d9e.jpg.html)

bird's not that coherent.

[sportjames23]

This thread is gold. :oldlol:

[ImKobe]

Strong username to objectivity ratio. 09 Wade > 06/03/08 Kobe. Deal with it.

Scoring title on a first round exit team, 06 Kobe did just as much :oldlol:

08 Kobe? League MVP, leads his team to the Finals with 0 all-stars and averages 30/6/6 in the Playoffs.

Wake me up when Wade wins an MVP or leads a team without future HOFers to the Finals (Gasol at that point was a 1x career all-star with 0 Playoff wins and had to adapt mid-season).

[riseagainst]

it's funny because all the lebron fans in here are now propping up Wade, but when talking about Wade in context with lebron, Wade sucks.

:roll:

[mehyaM24]

kobe has a longer prime and is greater, but wade at his best (despite being a FT monger), is more exciting and ultimately the better player.


This thread is gold. :oldlol:
:oldlol: at this loser getting his rocks off on people disagreeing.

[dubeta]

it's funny because all the lebron fans in here are now propping up Wade, but when talking about Wade in context with lebron, Wade sucks.

:roll:

Wade was great from 03-10

[ArbitraryWater]

:oldlol: at this loser getting his rocks off on people disagreeing.

This shit is actually making that Clown laugh... Damn sad life.

[ImKobe]

it's funny because all the lebron fans in here are now propping up Wade, but when talking about Wade in context with lebron, Wade sucks.

:roll:

Bet you I could find Lebron stans that say Wade didn't do enough in the 2011 Finals :oldlol:

[T_L_P]

Wade was great from 03-10

Stop it. He was great in 2011 too.

[ArbitraryWater]

Wade was great from 03-10

lmfao trolling moron... Magically stopped being great when LeBron came? Wow, LeBron really is cancer..

[riseagainst]

lmfao trolling moron... Magically stopped being great when LeBron came? Wow, LeBron really is cancer..

:eek:

[Cobra Kai]

For scoring a lot of points at a level that hadn't been seen since Jordan? Kobe

For making amazing plays that were Jordanesque? Wade

[sportjames23]

kobe has a longer prime and is greater, but wade at his best (despite being a FT monger), is more exciting and ultimately the better player.


:oldlol: at this loser getting his rocks off on people disagreeing.

Here comes this fggt. :lol

[sportjames23]

This shit is actually making that Clown laugh... Damn sad life.


And this other fggt here. Or should I say alt? :oldlol:

[ImKobe]

For scoring a lot of points at a level that hadn't been seen since Jordan? Kobe

For making amazing plays that were Jordanesque? Wade

So Kobe's plays aren't Jordanesque? :oldlol:

[bballnoob1192]

This might be a little late but time to hijack thrrad. Who was better 08 Kobe or 24 Kobe entertainment wise.

[dubeta]

The problem is that Wade depreciated faster than milk left out in the summer after 2010

[Cold soul]

He never actually said that you naive ****face

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aOwB9nEgTCI/UAhOujolCFI/AAAAAAAACWQ/dpN5rClxBcQ/s1600/486554_461461570539428_510588184_n.jpg

Yeah he did. What makes you think he didn't?

[f0und]

08-09 season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXR_EtkW0qw

dwade: the clinic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPVzvf3nPxQ

best shot blocking guard of all time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPauWh740gI

[f0und]

remember the "stro-show" thread? it was a thread that kept track of the best poster dunk of the night. at the end of the season, we would tally up the results. dwade won it one year, i believe.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Scoring title on a first round exit team, 06 Kobe did just as much :oldlol:

08 Kobe? League MVP, leads his team to the Finals with 0 all-stars and averages 30/6/6 in the Playoffs.

Wake me up when Wade wins an MVP or leads a team without future HOFers to the Finals (Gasol at that point was a 1x career all-star with 0 Playoff wins and had to adapt mid-season).

2009 Heat were absolutely terrible minus Wade. The fact that he got them in the playoffs is a miracle in and of itself. Let's be real 2009 Wade is the best SG since MJ.

[ArbitraryWater]

Yeah he did. What makes you think he didn't?

Because no source or link exists for this? Look, take the hint from other posters.... Bird has never said that, he's not nearly as direct as that quote...


http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o614/tillyho12/3e379d9e.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/tillyho12/media/3e379d9e.jpg.html)


If he would have said this, you would have already provided proof instead of looking like a retard posting a picture of a former player with a made up quote next to him that was written by some geek behind his computer....

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Its a pick em
you want pure athleticism and speed with the greatest slashing game ever? Take Wade

U want a fundamentally and skilled allaround game with no big weakness? You take Kobe

[DirkNowitzki41]

wade.

I watched most of the heat games in 08-09, and ive never seen someone dominate the way he did. he flat out carried that squad. he shoulda won the mvp that year, imo.

[HOoopCityJones]

Kobe can do whatever Wade can and then some.

[PJR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXT9VSh7YA0

Enough said.

[Nowitness]

Kobe can do whatever Wade can and then some.

can he be the win share leader on a title team though?

[HOoopCityJones]

can he be the win share leader on a title team though?

Win share all you want, that shit doesn't lead to titles. Ask Lebron and Wade.

Hell, ask David Robinson.

[JGXEN]

Kobe surely

[Nowitness]

Win share all you want, that shit doesn't lead to titles. Ask Lebron and Wade.

Hell, ask David Robinson.

being the second best player on every title team- having the goat coach- and having the refs help {2002 Kings?) gets you titles.

[HOoopCityJones]

being the second best player on every title team- having the goat coach- and having the refs help {2002 Kings?) gets you titles.

Lmao. I guess Lebron was the second best player on every one of his title Teams and Wade just played down to his talent so he wouldn't choke on **** like 2011.

Don't even get me started on Bosh, who could have averaged 30 and 12 on 55% shooting if Lebron didn't turn him into a spot up shooter. :applause:

[Nowitness]

Lmao. I guess Lebron was the second best player on every one of his title Teams and Wade just played down to his talent so he wouldn't choke on **** like 2011.

Don't even get me started on Bosh, who could have averaged 30 and 12 on 55% shooting if Lebron didn't turn him into a spot up shooter. :applause:

kobe was second in winshares every title year behind shaq then gasol :oldlol:
lebron was not.

either way neither are top 15 players. one had shaq, pau and phil, and the refs. the other is a massive choker.

[HOoopCityJones]

kobe was second in winshares every title year behind shaq then gasol :oldlol:
lebron was not.

either way neither are top 15 players. one had shaq, pau and phil, and the refs. the other is a massive choker.

Win shares don't mean shit bruh. The fact you guys have to rely on such fabricated systems to prove a point instead of actual gameplay is hilarious. Gasol couldn't even win one ****ing playoff game without Kobe.

[TheMarkMadsen]

kobe was second in winshares every title year behind shaq .

in 2001 Kobe led the entire playoffs in win shares

so try again dumbass

[HOoopCityJones]

in 2001 Kobe led the entire playoffs in win shares

so try again dumbass

Shaq must of robbed Kobe of MVP. :cheers:














:rolleyes: Right?

[Nowitness]

in 2001 Kobe led the entire playoffs in win shares

so try again dumbass

total win shares brah.

kobe has never lead a title team in total win shares. jordan, kareem, bird, hakeem, magic, shaq, duncan, lebron, wilt, russell...they've all done it

can you answer why kobe hasnt?

[ArbitraryWater]

Shaq must of robbed Kobe of MVP. :cheers:














:rolleyes: Right?

http://www.gifsforum.com/images/gif/wtf/grand/philivey_stare_wtf.gif

Playoff MVP doesn't exist, bruh....

[TheMarkMadsen]

total win shares brah.

kobe has never lead a title team in total win shares. jordan, kareem, bird, hakeem, magic, shaq, duncan, lebron, wilt, russell...they've all done it

can you answer why kobe hasnt?

win shares

Kobe led the entire league in the 01 playoffs..

he led the league

in the playoffs

[HOoopCityJones]

win shares

Kobe led the entire league in the 01 playoffs..

he led the league

in the playoffs

Playoffs don't count bruh.

Don't **** up the agenda Mad Dog :rockon:

[Nowitness]

win shares

Kobe led the entire league in the 01 playoffs..

he led the league

in the playoffs

Playoffs count

add regular season ws and playoff ws. shaq every year. then gasol in the 2 chips.

every other top 12 player has lead their team. kobes had 5 chances and still didnt do it.

you stans. :facepalm

[Cold soul]

Because no source or link exists for this? Look, take the hint from other posters.... Bird has never said that, he's not nearly as direct as that quote...




If he would have said this, you would have already provided proof instead of looking like a retard posting a picture of a former player with a made up quote next to him that was written by some geek behind his computer....

Yet you average around 40 post a day lol if anyone the nerd beyond the computer that's you the basement dweller loser.

[TheMarkMadsen]

Playoffs count

add regular season ws and playoff ws. shaq every year. then gasol in the 2 chips.

every other top 12 player has lead their team. kobes had 5 chances and still didnt do it.

you stans. :facepalm

so Kobe puts up a higher WS than friggin the "MDE Shaq" in the playoffs

and it means jack shit :roll:

bron stans :oldlol:

[ArbitraryWater]

Yet you average around 40 post a day lol if anyone the nerd beyond the computer that's you the basement dweller loser.

Okayyy so what happened to Bird's cute little quote you got there?

Your pelvis gonna deliver some facts now or is this about as unlikely as you getting laid anytime soon?

Waiting doe

[Nowitness]

so Kobe puts up a higher WS than friggin the "MDE Shaq" in the playoffs

and it means jack shit :roll:

bron stans :oldlol:

why do you call me a bron stan? he's a choker on the level of kobe and wilt. not even top 15 of all time.

kobe never being the best player on a title team. he's tied with 2/5 on my all time list.

you :facepalm

[dubeta]

This Kobe Win Share Myth needs to be explained

Kobe led in Win Shares in 2001 Playoffs by a very negligible amount, but solely due to playing more minutes than Shaq

Their Win Shares/ 48 minutes are identical (look it up)

So they had the same win shares, but Shaq still put up better Finals stats,and had a higher Player Efficiency Rating

So the nod in 2001 is still clearly with Shaq

Kobe has led a championship team exactly 1/5 times in Win Shares, and 1/5 in Player Efficiency Rating




So much for dominant :rolleyes:

[JT123]

This Kobe Win Share Myth needs to be explained

Kobe led in Win Shares in 2001 Playoffs by a very negligible amount, but solely due to playing more minutes than Shaq

Their Win Shares/ 48 minutes are identical (look it up)

So they had the same win shares, but Shaq still put up better Finals stats,and had a higher Player Efficiency Rating

So the nod in 2001 is still clearly with Shaq

Kobe has led a championship team exactly 1/5 times in Win Shares, and 1/5 in Player Efficiency Rating




So much for dominant :rolleyes:
Ether.

[DatAsh]

This topic is 100% opinion. I'm not sure why people are giving examples trying to justify their stance or "prove" they're right. There is no wrong or right. If I say I enjoy Mexican food more than Italian food, I don't need someone telling me why Italian food is better. That being said, it's fine to explain WHY you hold a particular opinion, I just get the sense that this thread is heading toward "who's better" rather than "who's more exciting".

I find prime Wade to be more exciting to watch. He was one of the most aggressive rim attackers in history and he had a knack for spectacular defensive plays. He has some of the best defense to offense sequences you'll ever see. Someone mentioned it earlier, but when Wade was on he was a constant threat on both sides of the ball, anywhere on the court.

This. I'm not sure what all this arguing is for.

[Jacks3]

Kobe 2003 was better and more entertaining than ANY version of Wade and it's not particularly close.

[Cold soul]

Kobe 2003 was better and more entertaining than ANY version of Wade and it's not particularly close.

Do you still think Durant season last year was better than Kobe ever was. Especially what happened in playoffs.

[smoovegittar]

Kobe has flash. But when Wade got hot, he was downright scary. For entertainment, it's Kobe for me.

[TheMarkMadsen]

Kobe has flash. But when Wade got hot, he was downright scary. For entertainment, it's Kobe for me.

that applies to Kobe too tho.. except to a much larger degree

[IGOTGAME]

I feel like a lot of people werent around for those Kobe 2005-2006 gamethreads

[Jailblazers7]

I think it's definitely Kobe. Wade had his really great games and thrilling moments but Kobe has it all as far as entertainment. Crazy heat checks, 40 point game streaks, poster dunks, it factor, historic games, etc.

[Shih508]

AI was most entertaining since MJ. Not even Lebron or KD come close.

[KingLeBronJames]

AI was most entertaining since MJ. Not even Lebron or KD come close.
I guess Iverson shooting up bricks is entertaining to you.

[TheMarkMadsen]

AI was most entertaining since MJ. Not even Lebron or KD come close.

Iverson IMO is more exciting that those two too.

Watching lil AI do what he did was unbelievable at times, he was 5'10 160 and would just take over games. His crash and burn style combine with the flashy dribbling, passes & killer cross overs are hard to match.

[G-Funk]

Kobe but Wade is not that bad...His pick n rolls get boring

[stalkerforlife]

Biggest difference between the two...

Kobe's prime lasted around 15 years.

Wade's about 5.

:roll:

[Heavincent]

Biggest difference between the two...

Kobe's prime lasted around 15 years.

Wade's about 5.

:roll:

Wade's prime was a flash in the pan compared to Kobe's sustained excellence. Wade can't even stay healthy for long stretches of time. It's not just current, old Wade that can't stay healthy. He has had durability issues throughout his career.

[dubeta]

Biggest difference between the two...

Kobe's prime lasted around 15 years.

Wade's about 5.

:roll:

Yo let me sign your permission slip

[Jacks3]

Do you still think Durant season last year was better than Kobe ever was.
**** no. That was a silly thing to say on my part. :D

[stalkerforlife]

Yo let me sign your permission slip

:coleman:

[Cold soul]

**** no. That was a silly thing to say on my part. :D

Np lol. I just wanted make sure we all say funny things sometimes.

[RoseCity07]

Wade and it's not even close.

[sportjames23]

I guess Iverson shooting up bricks is entertaining to you.

:roll:

[Lord Bean]

:roll:
haha look at sportjame laugh at wade fan and kobe fan and inversion fan with jordan ball in his mouth

haha so funny how other fan of other player fight but you keep jordan ball nicely in you mouth enjoying all of t

what good life sportjame live just get to laugh at poster with jordan ball in mouth

man am jealous abot everthing excptt ball in mouth i think that is weird

you need to stop that but everythig else you have good life haha congrat

[sportjames23]

haha look at sportjame laugh at wade fan and kobe fan and inversion fan with jordan ball in his mouth

haha so funny how other fan of other player fight but you keep jordan ball nicely in you mouth enjoying all of t

what good life sportjame live just get to laugh at poster with jordan ball in mouth

man am jealous abot everthing excptt ball in mouth i think that is weird

you need to stop that but everythig else you have good life haha congrat


Someone needs to teach this kid proper grammar.

And get this fggt a hobby.

[dreamwarrior]

Wade's the best slasher I've ever seen. Better than young Lebron. But as far as entertainment goes, I like seeing long jumpers more than layups so I'm going with Kobe.

[Shih508]

I guess Iverson shooting up bricks is entertaining to you.

Ya for every 100 shots, AI prolly put up 2.5 more bricks than Kobe does while never play with a dominated big man like Shaq and Gasol and being only 5'10 160lbs.

[DavisWarriorsFan]

Ya for every 100 shots, AI prolly put up 2.5 more bricks than Kobe does while never play with a dominated big man like Shaq and Gasol and being only 5'10 160lbs.
LOL @ Pau being dominant.

[shrempf_on_rice]

I remember a time when Wade felt disrespected because people forgot about him during his prime. On the other hand, you've got Kobe who's 38 years old coming off a serious injury and people still interested in him.

So you tell me, who was/is more entertaining?

[Cold soul]

I remember a time when Wade felt disrespected because people forgot about him during his prime. On the other hand, you've got Kobe who's 38 years old coming off a serious injury and people still interested in him.

So you tell me, who was/is more entertaining?

Correction 36 years old, but close enough. :lol

[sbw19]

I forgot how badly he sonned Starbury

that's just NASTY

he postered him with a 180 behind the back, god damn
That's Vincent Yarbrough. He played one season for the Nuggets, got his 5 secs of fame and then called it a career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gHwSBUgC5A


Anyway, here's to hoping we see more of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN8h_LiEzIA) this upcoming season.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

I feel like a lot of people werent around for those Kobe 2005-2006 gamethreads
Join date: Apr 2007

[theoneneo]

Join date: Apr 2007

:bowdown:

[ArbitraryWater]

Join date: Apr 2007

lmfao

[Dresta]

wade

more dunks. more posters. more acrobatic finishes around the rim. more blocks that came from everywhere.

when kobe is on, he hits some amazing shots from anywhere. but when wade is on, every facet of the game gets dialed up and he's making incredible plays all over the court.
Basically this. Wade, for me, is on the top tier of players when it comes to entertainment value, whereas Kobe isn't. He had much more of an agressive flamboyance to his game than Kobe, who is more measured and calculating in his play - Wade's instinct, his ability to read and react without (it appears) even thinking about it is what made his game so fluid and inventive at the same time. Honestly, when he played with Shaq i preferred watching Shaq to Kobe. Still prefer watching prime Kobe over prime Lebron by a distance though.

[Jacks3]

Ya for every 100 shots, AI prolly put up 2.5 more bricks than Kobe does while never play with a dominated big man like Shaq and Gasol and being only 5'10 160lbs.
loll @ Pau being a dominant player.

[f0und]

put it this way. prime jordan, imo, is the most exciting player in history. fearless drives to the baskets. poster dunks galore. acrobatic layups. always on the attack. rarely settles for a long shot. wade's game is modeled after jordan moreso than anyone.

[c5terror]

both..

kobe, footwork and post move

wade, body control(circus shot)